There is a good amount of talk among essential oil users and educators about ingesting essential oils. Is the internal use of essential oils really safe? Which oils may be ingested – and which should be avoided? Finally, what are the potential risks? The answers to some of these questions are highly debated within the...
10 years ago… I was struggling intensely with neurological pain from a massive disc herniation. I was still in midwifery and attending births for long hours, and I had very young kids at home whom I needed to be able to lift and carry. Then my daughter, who was 2 years old at the...
Congratulations, Mama! You have successfully grown and birthed a new life! I hope you know how incredible you are. You deserve to be well taken care of, especially in these very early days after your new babe has joined the world. It may go without saying, but that care needs to start with you....
Welcome, sister! If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing that you either already use essential oils and are now pregnant (or hoping to be soon!) and want to continue to use oils through your pregnancy, or you’re pregnant and brand new to essential oils, and looking for safe, natural options to support yourself and...
These are some of the most frequently asked questions that I receive. I hope this helps you on your journey. Oil On! I’m just getting started – How do I use essential oils? Diffuse your favourite scents/ blends (I love dōTERRA’s petal diffuser), spray or roll on in place of synthetic fragrances, sub in...
What about my Little Littles? If you know which oils to use and how to use them, then you can start using essential oils with your littles from birth. What a relief, since it can be so hard to know what else is gentle enough for such wee babes! Here we’ll go into detail on...
Using Essential Oils Safely: Dilution As with all things health related – be it homeopathic, natural or prescription – user safety is a top priority. In fact, safety concerns are often what lead people to alternative options like essential oils in the first place, but in order for them to live up to their...
Dr. Marissa, are Essential Oils safe for Babies & Children? Working with women, I get this question a lot! And while the answer is YES – essential oils are absolutely safe for babies and children – there are some things that you should know before you start oiling up your little ones. ...
Essential Oils for All “I have never met a person who could not benefit from essential oils. I do not believe I will.” – Dr. David Hill, dōTERRA So. Much. Truth. Essential oils for all! From immune support, to emotional health and well-being, to cellular support, skin care, and non-toxic household cleaning, essential oils really do it...
Chronic Pain – Common as a Cold In my years as a chiropractor, I’ve seen firsthand how debilitating autoimmune diseases can be – and with the rise in poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, and use of prescription medications, these diagnoses are becoming more and more common amongst people of all ages. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), the...
